Parramatta have vowed to stick solid with Brad Arthur and outlined ambitions to become the NRL's next super club following a forensic review of their disastrous 2018 season. The Eels on Wednesday revealed the findings of a three-month review carried out by former Essendon administrator Shane McCurry.
Among the list of recommendations were:
* A need to review the club's culture after a raft of negative headlines over the last few years
* The appointment of a coaching coordinator to oversee their junior rep program
* Their NSW Cup team to be rebranded as Parramatta from 2020 at the conclusion of their feeder club agreement with Wentworthville
* The appointment of a head of recruitment
* Plans to build a centre of excellence from 2023
Despite finishing with the wooden spoon and missing the finals for the fourth time in five seasons under Arthur's watch, CEO Bernie Gurr reiterated his support for the coach. Gurr said he would not put a timeline on the how long the 44-year-old has to turn around the club's fortunes and backed Arthur to see out his current contract which expires at the end of next season. "He's our coach and he'll be through to next year," Gurr told AAP.
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